Chicken Drumsticks and Vegetables in Mustard-Tarragon Sauce

This comforting classic has a flavorful twist, mustard-tarragon sauce!

Total Time: 1:00

Prep: 0:15

Level:
Moderate

Serves:
4

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Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp. Kosher salt

1¼ tsp. Freshly ground black pepper

1¼ lb. small red potatoes

1 lb. large carrots

1 red onion

1 lemon

3 clove garlic

8 large chicken drumsticks

¾ c. dry white wine

½ c. heavy cream

1 tbsp. quick mixing flour

1 tbsp. coarse grain Dijon mustard

1½ tbsp. fresh tarragon

Directions

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Toss 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper with potatoes and next 4 ingredients in a large roasting pan. Rub chicken with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Arrange on top of the vegetables in the pan. Pour wine into the pan.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is done and golden. Remove chicken and keep warm. In a small bowl, stir together cream and next 3 ingredients until smooth; stir into drippings in the pan with the vegetables. Bake 5 to 8 more minutes, stirring once, until thickened. Serve chicken with vegetables. Sprinkle with additional chopped tarragon, if desired.